These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.

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Looking for the best electric scooter? While riding one might not be the flashiest way to get around, reducing our reliance on gas-guzzling cars is cool and important. If bikes or electric bikes aren't your thing, escooters are another eco-friendly way to travel short distances without burning fossil fuel. They're easy to fold up, lighter than ebikes (usually), and you don't need to wait for public transportation.

We've spent five years testing over 45 electric scooters, and these are our favorites. A mind-melting number of companies and escooter models arrive every year, so we're constantly evaluating new models. Need a helmet or phone mount? I have recommendations for those, too.

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